Tooth loss as an adult is a traumatic, uncomfortable and embarrassing situation to find yourself in. The most important way to prevent tooth loss is by maintaining good oral hygiene. A good oral hygiene routine needs to be instilled into our daily routine from an early age. Brushing your teeth after meals, using a good mouthwash and flossing before bedtime is essential in making sure that your teeth are clean and healthy. However, despite good brushing and flossing technique, bacteria can often remain in those hard to reach areas and result in many different dental issues which can ultimately result in tooth loss if left untreated. Regular visits with your dentist and hygienist here at Farnham Road Dental Practice is important to make sure that your daily dental hygiene routine is effective, that your teeth are clean and healthy, that you have no underlying issues with your teeth and if any conditions do present themselves that they are detected early on so that they can be treated successfully before they can be detrimental enough to result in tooth loss. In the unfortunate event of tooth loss, do not despair, speak to our friendly team here at Farnham Road Dental Practice to find out how dental implants in Guildford may be the perfect treatment option for you to help replace your missing teeth and bring back that smile to your face today.

What are dental implants?

Dentists have been using dental implants in Guildford for many years now and they have become a well-established and increasingly popular choice of permanent tooth replacement therapy amongst patients and dentists. Dental implants in Guildford are permanent fixtures that are designed to fuse with the alveolar bone of your jaw, to help provide strong support for replacement teeth following tooth loss. They are small titanium components that are fitted into the bone socket of the missing tooth. A natural process called osseointegration will then occur in which the surrounding bone cells, known as osteoblasts, will grow around the dental implant and secure it permanently into the alveolar bone. This process can take up to 12 weeks for the implant to be successfully fused into the bone, and you will be called back to the dentist to check the progress of this process. Once your dentist is satisfied that successful osseointegration has occurred then a small connector post known as an abutment is attached to the implant and the new tooth is attached to the abutment to make sure it is fixed securely in place. Depending on your personal choice and individual requirements, your new tooth or teeth will be created using an impression of your existing teeth and a crown will be created to replace your original tooth, or dentures will be created as an alternative to multiple crowns or to suit your preference. Speak to us at Farnham Road Dental Practice today to find out more about how dental implants in Guildford can help you. A thorough discussion with our dentist and a full examination of your mouth will help you and your dentist learn how dental implants can help with your tooth loss today.